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Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff
Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff A paranoid Maryland man who littered his lawn with homemade explosive devices to keep perceived enemies away has been taken into custody as a precaution, according to authorities. Members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office announced that Christopher James Wilgus, 45, was apprehended following a welfare check that led to deputies finding a disturbing scene at his Pittsville home, where he lived in the garage and a motorhome on the property. On March 7, detectives from the sheriff's office were called to a home on Gumboro Road, where they made contact with Wilgus and discovered what…
Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Plummeting 40 Feet Off Cliff Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Plummeting 40 Feet Off Cliff
Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Plummeting 40 Feet Off Cliff A hiker who fell off a cliff in Frederick County suffered serious injuries before being rescued by a Maryland State Police helicopter and airlifted to the hospital. At around 10 p.m. on Thursday night, crews were called to assist with the extrication of a person who fell between 30 and 40 feet off a sheer cliff behind a home in Keymar.  While at the scene, deputies of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office first offered aid to the victim before crew members could navigate into a steep creekside area and onto a small landing on the base of the cliff.  Due to the circumstances of th…
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard 350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
350,000 Heating Blankets, Pads Recalled Due To Fire Hazard About 350,000 units of a brand of heating blankets and pads are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. Bedshe International said it issued the recall for Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads Due because the controller can malfunction, posing fire and thermal burn hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric heating blankets and pads and contact Bedsure for a full refund.  Consumers must have possession of the unit and submit photos of the recalled unit following the instructions provided during registratio…